1. Introduction to Capital Projects in Oil & Gas

• Definition and significance of capital projects

• Types of capital projects: upstream, midstream, downstream

• Importance of proper planning and execution for cost, schedule, and safety performance

2. Project Lifecycle Overview

• Concept to commissioning phases

• Key project stages: feasibility, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), EPC, and operations

• Stage-gate (phase-gate) decision process

3. Project Planning Fundamentals

• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables

• Developing work breakdown structures (WBS)

• Estimating time, cost, and resource requirements

4. Front-End Loading (FEL) and Feasibility Studies

• Concept and importance of FEL stages (FEL-1 to FEL-3)

• Conducting feasibility and conceptual design studies

• Risk identification and mitigation planning at early stages

5. Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Management

• Overview of EPC contracting models

• Coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction activities

• Vendor management and logistics planning

6. Project Execution Strategies

• Execution planning and scheduling (using tools like Primavera/MS Project)

• Interface management and stakeholder communication

• HSE integration in project execution

7. Cost, Schedule, and Quality Control

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for project monitoring

• Cost control systems and progress measurement

• Managing change orders and variations

8. Risk Management in Capital Projects

• Identification and classification of project risks

• Quantitative vs. qualitative risk analysis

• Contingency planning and mitigation strategies

9. Project Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Role of project sponsors, steering committees, and project managers

• Stakeholder engagement and communication plans

• Decision-making hierarchy and accountability

10. Project Execution Challenges

• Common issues: scope creep, delays, cost overruns

• Managing contractor performance and productivity

• Lessons learned from past mega-projects

11. Commissioning and Handover

• Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases

• Documentation, testing, and performance verification

• Transition to operations and maintenance

12. Project Closeout and Post-Evaluation

• Financial and technical closeout processes

• Capturing lessons learned and best practices

• Post-project evaluation and continuous improvement